The holiday atmosphere and the mood of the guests depend on the decoration of the New Year's table. At the same time, every year it makes its own adjustments to the festive table setting. The next year of the Yellow Earth Pig should be celebrated in an ethno-style. In addition, according to the eastern horoscope, the Pig belongs to the earthly element, which leaves a certain imprint on the design of the holiday. And this applies not only to the New Year's menu, but also to the color scheme of the room and dishes.
Color solution
When decorating a room in the year of the Yellow Earth Pig, you should choose colors that are inherent to the earth sign. Any shades of the following colors are suitable here:
- yellow;
- blue;
- beige;
- silver;
- mustard;
- gold;
- brown;
- terracotta;
- gray;
- orange;
- green.
You can also use classic white to decorate the room. By the way, dishes made of silver or gold will look more impressive on a snow-white tablecloth. Those wishing to decorate the main room in a rustic style should pay attention to ceramic or earthenware. When using such sets, it is better to lay a canvas tablecloth in gray tones on the table.
Choosing a design style and color scheme
It is advisable to keep the decor in clean, light colors. The warm atmosphere will be emphasized by delicate shades of peach, cream, beige, milky white, and champagne. Metallic and silver-gray will add a futuristic note. Designers recommend decorating a festive table to celebrate the Year of the White Mouse in the romantic spirit of Provence, restrained Scandinavian or emphatically natural eco-style.
Choose a tablecloth and napkins made from natural materials - cotton fabrics, linen. An interesting detail for a rectangular table will be a table runner (“runner”) - either as an independent design element or as an addition to the tablecloth. The combination of plain and decorated with ornaments and prints looks beautiful. Contrasting napkins and runners are also appropriate. Tablecloths decorated with embroidery along the edges are suitable for round tables. The elegant, calm style of the symbol of 2020 will be emphasized by beautiful, laconic dishes without flashy paintings or bright gilding.
Table decoration
Choose decor that is in harmony with the overall interior design. If you prefer a patterned tablecloth, stick to plates in neutral tones and leave minimal extras. Plan the composition in advance: an abundance of decorations and dishes creates a feeling of crampedness and disorder. If there is not enough space on the table, rearrange the vases with sweets and fruits on cabinets or shelves. It is better to serve dishes one by one, during the festive feast.
Serving options
An important principle is free access to all displayed treats from any place. To celebrate the holiday in a narrow family or friendly circle, use the classic scheme: for each guest, place a large plate under hot dishes, on top of it for snacks. Place the glasses next to each other or in front, closer to the center. It is permissible to decorate cutlery and place it on a plate instead of the traditional layout (knife on the right, fork on the left). If many guests are invited, it is more convenient to organize the serving of treats in a buffet format. Place ready-made dishes on it that are easy to pick up with a fork or spoon without the help of a knife. Place the dishes around the edges so that everyone can take it themselves.
Decor
Place candles at a safe distance from glasses and plates to avoid accidental overturning. If there are small children at the table, replace traditional candles with electric imitation: in the twilight they look no less beautiful. Lamps that change color and small projectors with a scattering of stars look attractive. You can place decorative figurines of mice in the center - purchased or made by yourself.
Ribbons tied around the stems of glasses and handles of cutlery will create a festive mood. Match them to the tone of the design. Fir branches will add a magical New Year's atmosphere to the interior. Collect them into a composition or place them in vases, decorating them with tinsel and small Christmas tree balls. For eco style, natural paws of spruce, fir, and pine are appropriate. The aroma of pine needles and tangerines will give guests a foretaste of the coming New Year's miracles. But it is permissible to use artificial branches: they look elegant and festive.
On a note!
Eastern astrologers suggest complementing the decoration of the New Year's table with bouquets of dried spikelets tied with ribbons and small bags filled with grain. This will be a gift for the mistress of the coming year - the White Rat.
Napkins and tablecloth
When choosing these New Year's attributes, it is important to consider that the Yellow Pig prefers natural materials. Therefore, it is better to choose cotton, cotton or chintz tablecloths and napkins. The material should have a calm pattern, or you can choose plain samples without any images. Regarding the color scheme, you should focus on the color of the dishes that will serve the festive table. Regarding the size of the tablecloth, preference should be given to samples that will hang from the edges no lower than 30 cm.
When choosing napkins, it is not necessary to purchase models in the same color scheme as the tablecloth. They can also be made in bright colors. The main thing is that they are monochromatic. Only small embroidery is allowed. Wicker napkins are also suitable for table setting.
Vases with filling
The festive table will certainly be decorated with glass vessels with New Year's contents. You can create vases with the following filling:
- Christmas decorations.
- Fairy lights.
- Beads.
- Plants.
- Fruits.
It is better to use plastic jewelry. When selecting toys, you should give preference to the color that will dominate the holiday table.
You need to purchase a battery-powered flashing strip with the same color bulbs. For example, white or blue glow.
Jewelry in silver and gold, placed in a tall crystal glass, will certainly decorate the festive table.
You can use both fresh and artificial flowers. For example, an excellent option for decorating a holiday table is poinsettia, which is a symbol of the New Year holidays.
Not a single New Year's table is complete without tangerines. These fruits can not only provide taste pleasure, but also please the eye. To do this, just place them in a large wide glass.
DIY New Year's table decoration ideas
Comfort and a warm atmosphere are created by unique little things and funny details. Self-made compositions will be a pleasant surprise for guests and will decorate holiday photos. Suitable for decoration:
- spruce paws, cones;
- acorns;
- ribbons, artificial flowers;
- New Year's toys, tinsel, confetti;
- Garlands;
- candles;
- fruits;
- decorative stones for aquariums;
- napkins, colored paper.
Candlesticks
A fresh solution is to make them from apples and oranges. Take colored wax strips and wrap them around the candle. Cut and press the tip close to the wick. Cut through the peel of the fruit and drop melted wax inside. Secure the candle. Pierce holes in the skin, insert toothpicks with glued rowan berries, aromatic spices, and rhinestones.
Update last year's accessories - cover them with sparkles, drape them with foil, cover them with colored acrylic paint. Ordinary jars and old glasses wrapped in lace and ribbons will successfully replace store-bought candlesticks. You can also paint them - with markers, nail polish, stained glass paints. If you plan to use gouache, first coat the jar with a layer of PVA glue and let it dry. To make candlesticks, you can use salt dough, clay, and pine cones. A composition of spruce and fir paws is a beautiful frame for large or figured candles.
Napkins
Textile ones add emphasized elegance to the design, but paper ones are more practical and cheaper. Choose beautiful napkins with New Year's themed prints and combine them with plain napkins. The simplest option is to wrap cutlery in them, tie them with a matching ribbon or natural materials.
To form a Christmas tree, take a square napkin made of fabric or paper and fold it in four. Align, turn the corners towards you. Bend each of them upwards one by one. Place your palm under the napkin and carefully turn it over, holding it between your hands. Fold the right and left corners to opposite edges. After turning it back over to the right side, hide each protruding triangle in the fold by folding it up. Decorate the plates with the resulting figures.
On a note!
Cutlery covers will add a touch of conviviality and coziness to your decor. A quick option is to sew them from felt. The models can be easily shaped into a Christmas tree, mittens, snowman, and decorated with beads and embroidery.
Holiday food decor
To decorate salads and appetizers, use fresh herbs, black olives, cherry tomatoes. Complete the New Year's table with unusual edible compositions:
- snacks, rolls, canapes, collected in a Christmas tree;
- Christmas wreaths made of vegetables - broccoli, tomatoes, lettuce;
- baked goods decorated with cones of sliced almonds;
- cakes, cheesecakes, decorated with sweets, stylized as New Year's toys;
- cookies with glazed strawberries in the shape of small Christmas trees and mice;
- figures of puffed rice soaked in syrup with multi-colored dragees.
Make funny little mice from boiled quail eggs: insert tails from greens, cheese ears, cut out noses and eyes from olives. They will decorate salads and cold appetizers. The traditional Olivier can easily turn into a symbol of 2020 if you give it the desired shape on a plate and add details of boiled sausage. Roll, secure two circles for the ears, make paws, a tail, use olives for the nose and eyes.
Candles and garlands
Apple candles will be an excellent decoration for the New Year's table. To create them you will need:
- 8–10 pcs. apples;
- round knife;
- 8–10 pcs. scented candles with a diameter of 4 cm;
- vase.
Using a round knife, blind holes are made in apples (preferably red) with a depth equal to the height of the candles. Candles are placed in the center of the fruit. After this, the apples are placed in a festive vase decorated with fir branches and the candles are lit. If you don’t have time, you can simply put the apples on a tray, placing a garland among them.
Color and light
Pastel shades are best avoided. Give preference to a rich, bright palette. The dominant colors should be yellow, orange, gold, green and brown, as well as all options with a combination of these colors (ochre, brown, copper, mustard). But don’t overdo it: it’s better to use no more than two or three colors in the table setting (one basic and two for accents).
Separately, it is worth mentioning the lighting. Don't turn on all the lamps in the room. It is better to create a romantic atmosphere with the help of many candles placed in different parts of the table. A live fire always gives the interior a special coziness.
Before you continue, you can watch the video for several useful techniques and tricks that will help you with setting the New Year's table.
Fruits
You can serve oranges, bananas, tangerines and grapes on the New Year's table in the usual way for everyone, beautifully arranging them on a vase. But you can present fruit in a more creative way. Eg:
- arrange the chopped fruits on a plate in the shape of a Christmas tree;
- prepare fruit canapés;
- create a fruity snow mound by placing sliced fruits on a flat plate and generously sprinkling them with powdered sugar;
- make funny snowmen from banana and fresh strawberries.
Decorating dishes
You need to decorate dishes on New Year's Eve according to the holiday. For example, in the form:
- Christmas trees;
- Santa Claus;
- mittens;
- snowman;
- calendar;
- masquerade mask;
- fir cone.
You can serve salads, appetizers and cold cuts using these methods. At the same time, not only new dishes can be decorated in an original way, but also, for example, the classic Olivier dish. Read more about salads for the New Year →
It's not difficult to make New Year's Eve special. It is enough to diversify the table with original dishes and bright decorations. The main thing is to select attractive solutions in advance and simply implement them.
Article provided by the portal Mama66.ru
